US Bridges

147th Street over RTE 907A RTE 907A

Fair

Queens County, New York · 1.8 MI W JCT I78 & Ci Pky · Structure no. 000000002231980

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,393
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

147th Street over RTE 907A RTE 907A is a concrete continuous frame carrying 147th Street over RTE 907A RTE 907A in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,393 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,620 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 53 ft wide.

Carries147th Street
CrossesRTE 907A RTE 907A
Location1.8 MI W JCT I78 & Ci Pky
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.78913, -73.81934
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,393 (2016)
Projected traffic8,620 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 147th Street over RTE 907A RTE 907A built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is 147th Street over RTE 907A RTE 907A in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does 147th Street over RTE 907A RTE 907A carry?

About 4,393 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 147th Street over RTE 907A RTE 907A?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns 147th Street over RTE 907A RTE 907A?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.